Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:52pm on 20 Dec 2023,Wednesday International
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discloses Mossad's active role, led by Director David Barnea, in securing the release of 129 captives held in Gaza since October 7. Positive meetings in Warsaw with CIA chief Bill Burns and Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani signal progress. Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh's Egypt visit adds momentum to negotiations. President Isaac Herzog expresses readiness for a humanitarian pause. Amidst the deadliest phase of the Gaza war, Islamic Jihad intensifies pressure by releasing footage of two hostages. Meanwhile, the UN Security Council readies for a vote on a resolution urging a conflict pause, as regional tensions escalate.
